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PRO-MIX MP BIOFUNGICIDE+MYCORRHIZAE ORGANIK for

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organic crops

The increase in edible herbs and vegetable is a naturally occurring bacteria (Bacillus manufacturing methods are reviewed
transplant production in the horticultural pumilus PTB180) that has been by organizations, such as OMRI and
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industry has been very important in isolated and cultured in our laboratory. Québec Vrai (Canada), to be sure all
the last few years. There has been an BIOFUNGICIDE naturally suppresses the materials and products are in compliance
increased demand for these transplants root pathogens Fusarium, Pythium and with organic standards. These certifiers
by homeowners, balcony gardeners Rhizoctonia to reduce the incidence of have been operating for many years and
and fine restaurants, with many having a root diseases. This is important for organic have high credibility in industry.
preference for only organic grown crops. growers that have few choices to control Advantages of using PRO-MIX MP
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People like the idea of having fresh root pathogens. MYCORRHIZAE is BIOFUNGICIDE+MYCORRHIZAE
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herbs or fresh tomatoes at their door also added and plays an important role TM
step and they are aware that growing in accessing nutrients for plant roots by ORGANIK for certified organic
their own vegetables and herbs provides extending the root absorption area. This plants
fresh, healthier food than those bought is very important in organic production • Compost is great in soil, but when
added to growing media, it can reduce
at the grocery store. PRO-MIX MP because organic nutrients are not readily
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BIOFUNGICIDE+MYCORRHIZAE available or easily absorbed by plants air space and cause uneven in growth.
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ORGANIK TM has been developed compared to traditional plant culture that PRO-MIX MP is ‘compost-free’ and
for the professional grower of organic uses synthetic water-soluble fertilizers. A provides consistent growth with the basic
transplants and all containerized plants. benefit of both of these active ingredients fertility derived from the food industry,
without manure and risk of pathogens (ie:
It is made with the same high-quality is that they stay with the plant for life, so e-coli).
ingredients as products found in all there is no need to re-apply.
PRO-MIX professional products, • Some growers mix their own media,
complies with organic standards and is All of the components ® used because they may believe that organic
listed with the Organic Material Review in formulating PRO-MIX MP products are generally not of good quality.
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Institute (OMRI ) for organic use. PRO-MIX MP has the same qualities
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ORGANIK are approved for organic ®
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MP is a Multi-Purpose growing medium greenhouse culture and farming. and standards as other PRO-MIX
that is formulated with long fiber Compared to plants grown in standard products. It is superior in composition
horticultural grade Sphagnum peat moss, PRO-MIX products, plants in PRO-MIX ® and performance compared to grower
prepared mixes and other commercial
coir fiber and coarse horticultural grade MP BIOFUNGICIDE+ MYCORRHIZAE
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perlite. The starter nutrient charge is a ORGANIK will have slightly slower organic mixes.
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combination of Sustane and seaweed initial growth, which is typical for organic • BIOFUNGICIDE reduces the incidence
granules and pH is adjusted with culture. However, plants will catch up of root diseases caused by Fusarium,
limestone in a desirable range to suit the and the grower should provide adequate Pythium and Rhizoctonia.
majority of herb and vegetable crops. fertility.
The surfactant (wetting agent) used in • Controlling cultural stresses and
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this product is a yucca-based extract Organic Approved fertility: Mycorrhizae in PRO-MIX MP
that provide saponins and that enhances In order for products to be ‘certified not only provides beneficial microbes,
water penetration in growing media. This organic’ or listed as materials suitable but enhances plant nutrient absorption,
for organic agriculture/horticulture use,
growing medium features two active resistance to certain root diseases and
ingredients; BIOFUNGICIDE prevents independent authorities from non-profit reduced cultural stresses.
certain root diseases and MYCORRHIZA organizations are mandated to review Item # 94-1184 (2.8 cu ft loose)
enhances plant growth. BIOFUNGICIDE industry produce and products. For
growing media, the ingredients and Item # 65-2091 (3.8 cu ft comp)

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